Healthy Breakfast Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
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Chia seeds have been gaining a lot of attention in the press lately, and for good reason. These tiny seeds are packed with calcium, fiber, omega-3 fatty acids, manganese, and magnesium. They also pair well with a wide variety of fun flavors (like chocolate!) to make a simple, tasty, and nutrient-packed pudding for breakfast, snack or dessert. Chocolate for breakfast that is nutritionist-approved may sound too good to be true, but this recipe is packed with good-for-you nutrition to nourish your body and keep you full until lunchtime.
Chocolate with strawberries is one of my favorite flavor combinations (chocolate-covered strawberries, anyone?). You can also use another fruit of your choice for this recipe, such as cherries, raspberries, bananas and more. In the morning you have a breakfast on the go that you can feel good about eating. OR enjoy this chocolaty treat as a healthier dessert or for an afternoon snack. I top mine with cocoa powder, coconut, fresh fruit, and Greek yogurt.
Thanks to my summer intern, Savannah Potts, for putting together this delicious recipe and post!
Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 1 cup 1% milk (or non-dairy milk of choice)
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Toppings: Sliced fruit, cocoa powder, unsweetened flaked coconut, Greek yogurt
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a container with a lid; stir well to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least overnight or up to 4 days.
So do you like sweet breakfasts, or do you prefer savory? I can go for either, or both!
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Chocolate chia seed pudding looks so good. Could you give me the nutritional facts on it? My husband is type 1 diabetic and we have to be careful. I don’t see anything in this he couldn’t have. I have found a new passion for chia seeds. I have learned by trial and error to make sugar free jam for him using chia seeds. Always a challenge, but I love your recipes.
Thanks in advance
Melissa ( your mother in law is a good friend of mine)
Hi Mrs. Kennedy! Here is the nutrition information for this recipe. I hope that you and your husband enjoy the recipe! Thanks for visiting my site.
230 calories, 7 grams total fat, 2 grams saturated fat, 12 grams protein, 37 grams total carb, 14 grams fiber, 19 grams sugar, 98 mg sodium